#7inch LVGL based Stream Deck replacement

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mossy citrus
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I've been exploring replacing my xl streamdeck with something cheaper and more flexible. This is the current version, a 7inch waveshare screen (about £30 from aliexpress), leveraging the great work contributors on discord have already made to getting this screen working, plus inspiration from this repo (https://github.com/agillis/esphome-configs/tree/main). I've also setup webhooks (https://github.com/adnanh/webhook) on my mac to allow me to launch apps over the local network. I've made a simple stand if anyone needs one (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6807709)

Project code
https://github.com/jtenniswood/esphome-lvgl

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brittle flare
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already printed your enclosure 😉 saved me a lot of pain in trying to make my own! great job 👍

mossy citrus
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I went through a lot of different methods of modelling for this one, nice way to learn new techniques.

brittle flare
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i'm using it with it stood on the narrower edge ... so it is more upright and it's exactly what i wanted . me and design aren't best friends ... yet another thing i need to learn at some point

lapis harbor
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You just sold a Waveshare 7in screen 💵

stone canyon
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Remember who got it first 😅

mossy citrus
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I stand on the shoulders of giants

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Or atleast those that are able to code!

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When in doubt, copy and paste (and hope for the best!)

mossy citrus
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Might need to be more accute as the sockets will be closer to the bottom

brittle flare
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tbh its fine as it is buddy sits just nicely ... but thanks for the offer 👍

mossy citrus
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np

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It might need a slot in the front for the ribbon cable to sit a little nicely, not sure

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out of sight, out of mind!

limber wadi
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great project

limber wadi
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I ordered one 🙂 your fault 🙂

stone canyon
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i know atleast 4 ppl buying it after me 😄

lapis harbor
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@mossy citrus just received the display and tried your code with it. Super cool and easy. Some interesting tinkering evenings are ahead of me! Before I print the case: I fail to understand from the STL how the display is attached to the case. Is it a snap/press-fit case or will I need to glue it on?

stuck turtle
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looking at the model, I don't see any brackets or clips, etc. so pretty sure some sort of adhesive is required

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up to you whether/how permanent that adhesive is

stone canyon
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It has 4 holes for mounting screws on the back

Maybe those are used from the back of the enclosure

stuck turtle
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oh under the rubber feet? very possible

stone canyon
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Also has 3M adhesive around the back of outer frame of the actual display

stuck turtle
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hmm, in the model there aren't holes where the feet are

stone canyon
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Guess adhesive is used then

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But if put on table it can just sit in enclosure

stuck turtle
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not sure about that, but probably don't need anything super strong to hold it in place

lapis harbor
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I couldn't figure it out in theory so I printed it. It simply sits in the frame. No way for the adhesive to stick because the frame is so thin and no way to screw on. I think this could be improved. Gravity holds it in place but it's a bit unfinished to me. Especially since my angled usb-c cable keeps pushing the display off the frame a tiny bit.

stuck turtle
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why can't adhesive stick to the frame?

brittle flare
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theres no reason you couldn't put a bead of adhesive or even hot glue around the join, but i find the 'friction fit' works well enough for me. As i will want easier access to the pcb it is ideal